Sacred Sound Lab Annual Retreat 

 A Harmonium, Chant, and Yoga of Sound Immersion

 

For Sacred Sound Lab students, devotional musicians, and those wishing to revel in a community dedicated to the Yoga of Sound

 

All Levels

Beginners and those new to the Sacred Sound Lab are welcome!

August 11 - 18, 2024

At the beautiful
Crestone Mountain Zen Center
in Crestone, Colorado

 

with Sheela Bringi, Brent Kuecker and Mx Puja Singh

SPECIAL OFFER:

Pay in Full for the Retreat and get FREE lifetime access to two of our flagship self-paced online Courses: Harmonium Magic 101 and Luminous Voice 101

($694 value)

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We can't WAIT to gather with you in-person and bask in the beauty of collective resonance and sacred energy in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of Colorado. 

You can look forward to: 

  • Daily gentle movement, sonic meditation and chanting (Sound Soma) with Sheela's live music in a gorgeously resonant dome practice space

  • Beginner and Intermediate levels of Daily singing & harmonium sessions with Sheela, Brent & Puja

  • Fine vegetarian dining / 3 meals a day prepared from fresh ingredients

  • Optional excursions to near-by hot-springs, hiking trails, temples and sand dunes

  • Optional daily Zazen meditation practice with the Zen monks of this Buddhist monastery 

  • And More!

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A week long Immersion of Sacred Sound training, meditation, harmonium training, deep listening, Yoga, and singing your Heart Out!

Our Intention:

 

We wish for you to have the deepest and most profound Nāda & Bhakti Yoga experience that will change your life!

oṃ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ

 

If you are looking to deepen your relationship to your Self through Sacred Sound practices in great company and in beautiful Nature, this retreat is for you!

 

After 3+ years of teaching in the Sacred Sound Lab online platform, we are ready to meet you in person for a full week of intensive training, joyful practice, and community celebration.

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Sample Daily Schedule 

*subject to change

* Attending the early morning training is not required

 

5:00 a.m. - Zazen Meditation with CMZC community (optional)

7:00 a.m. - Morning voice & chanting practice + Sound Soma (90 mins)

8:30 a.m. - Breakfast

10:00 a.m. - Harmonium/Singing Workshop (2 hours)

12:30 p.m. - Lunch

2 - 4 p.m. - Break/Rest (optional hiking, hot springs, temple excursions)

5 p.m. - Harmonium + Chanting Workshop (90 minutes)

6:30 p.m. - Dinner

8 p.m. - Optional Zazen Meditation with CMZC community or kīrtan 

CULTIVATE YOUR ART & PRACTICE OF PLAYING HARMONIUM AND CHANTING WITH OUR LOVING GROUP AND EXPERT TEACHERS

In this immersive retreat you will connect with your friends on the path, get personal guidance and support from our expert teachers, experience leading kirtan for the group (if you wish), go on day trips to nearby hot springs, meditate, do Yoga, go for walks, meditate with Zen monks (if you can get up that early! lol), and pretty much have the time of your life!!

This retreat is designed to inspire and refine your practice of Nāda & Bhakti Yoga - as not only a culmination of your practice leading up to the retreat, but also as a way of setting your sights on what will follow in your practice for the year to come.

SPACE IS LIMITED

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What is Included: 

  • 7 nights of lodging at the Crestone Mountain Zen Center *

  • Wholesome Vegetarian Meals Everyday

  • 35+ hours of singing/harmonium training + practicum (kīrtan / sound soma)  

 * if you choose off-site accommodations you must arrange your own lodging

 

What to Budget in:

  • Flights

  • Ground Transportation

  • Outside meals, excursions, incidentals

  • Covid tests, when necessary

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Reserve a spot in the retreat with a $500 deposit

Pay a $500 Deposit

Your $500 deposit reserves your spot in the retreat in, but NOT your choice of lodging. When you pay your deposit, you will have the opportunity to indicate your top 2 preferences for lodging, in order.

Reserve Your Spot

Or,

Pay in full below to guarantee your preferred lodging

AND get FREE lifetime access to Harmonium Magic 101 and Luminous Voice 101 ($694 value)

Private Room Sold Out

$3047

Single Occupancy Room with Twin Bed. Shared Private Bathrooms. 

Shared Room

$2397 per person

Guest House Room, shared with 2 other people. Each room has 1 double and 2 twin beds. The Guest House has large shared Men's & Women's Bathrooms. 

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Shared Yurt Sold Out

$2097 per person

 Stay in a Yurt shared with 1 other person. Twin Beds. Indoor bathrooms are a 3 min walk away. 

Camping

$1647 per person

The campground is a beautiful flat sandy area on the outskirts of campus. Indoor bathrooms are a 3 min walk away. Supply your own tent, bedding & towels. 

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Sleeping Bag Space

$1647 per person

 Sleep in the beautiful 2800 square foot dome - our practice space for the retreat. You will use the Guest House bathrooms. Supply your own sleeping bag, bedding and towels. 

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Off-Site

$1647 per person

Stay off-site at accomodations of your choice and drive in each day. There are many Air BnB's in Crestone, but book early! 

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PAYMENT TERMS:

$300 of the initial payment is nonrefundable. The remaining balance is refundable until 90 days before the event. If canceling under 90 days before the event begins, 50% is non-refundable and the remaining 50% is transferable to a Sacred Sound Lab offering, online or in-person. If canceling within 30 days of the retreat, payments are NON-REFUNDABLE.

There will be no refunds or discounts for arriving late, leaving early, flight cancellations, travel delays, or illness. 

Click Here to Read the Full Retreat Terms of Service & Waiver

Meals

Fine & Inventive Vegetarian Cuisine  

The food at the Crestone Mountain Zen Center is a testament to creativity and freshness. Immerse yourself in three daily meals expertly prepared using the freshest ingredients, thoughtfully crafted to delight your taste buds and nourish your body. CMZC can cater to non-gluten, non-dairy, and vegan diets upon request. Let us know about any allergies, and the kitchen will ensure a seamless, delightful dining experience throughout your stay.

Hear From Our Community

"The Harmonium Retreat was a truly powerful experience. To sing, play, learn and laugh together within that amazing sound creates an irresistible force into ecstasy and communion, with self and others. In my view it could only be that way, because we were safely held through the expertise and profound knowledge of our instructors."

- Anja Abeles, 2023 Retreat Participant

"The Sacred Sound Lab Retreat was an absolute joy! Sheela, Brent and Puja so thoughtfully create a space where every individual will be joyfully successful, regardless of their level of experience."

- Arti Sud, 2023 Retreat Participant

"As the oldest participant, I would encourage anyone of senior citizen status not to let age be a barrier. Sheela and Brent did a great job in accommodating a variety of ability levels. The setting was exquisite! A perfect place for shared spiritual practice which really opened all of our hearts; a truly beautiful experience!"

- Karima, 2023 Retreat Participant

Your Teaching Team

Sheela Bringi

Brent Kuecker

Mx Puja Singh

FAQ's

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